Muskegon, MI

united states

Muskegon sits on Lake Michigan's shore, 40 miles northwest of Grand Rapids via I-96 and US-31. The lakefront city of 170,000 enjoys moderate summers but heavy lake-effect snow in winter. Major routes include US-31 running north-south to Grand Rapids and Traverse City, plus I-96 terminating downtown. The airport sits 5 miles southeast on Airline Road. Muskegon Lake, a 4,150-acre inland lake, connects to Lake Michigan through a deep channel, forming one of the Great Lakes' finest natural harbors.